Bus Driver - Adult Clinic

to apply as an internal applicant.

Req : 215379

Location: Central Zone, Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital

Department: OPCZ Adult Day Clinic Bus Driver ESH

Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1

NSGEU Support Position

Posting Closing Date: 24-Feb-26

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Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Bus Driver is responsible for the safe transportation of senior and special need clients to and from their respective residences to designated appointments/clinic activities. Must be comfortable and physically capable of assisting elderly/disabled individuals on and off the bus. Responsible for maintaining the bus and assorted hospital equipment to a specific criterion. Perform minor maintenance, perform routine inspection and any other duties peculiar to the position as directed by the Health Services Manager and/or Clinical Supervisor.

Adhere to all policies and procedures pertinent to the position. Preview, schedule, and perform Preventative and Corrective maintenance activities to ensure serviceability of the equipment and vehicle particular to that position. Responsible to investigate, review, update, implement and prepare reports pertaining to all maintenance activities and programs.

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• One year of related experience with exemplary driving record required
• Class 4 License
• Defensive driving course required
• Certification in wheelchair repair preferred
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Word and Excel
• First Aid/St. John's Ambulance certificate
• CPR
• Must be able to assist clients in wheelchairs, walker, etc.
• Must be comfortable working with elderly and persons with disabilities
• Competencies in other languages an asset;
  French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Please note:

Class 4 License, Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS), proof of Defensive Driving Course completion, and clear Driver's Abstract are required to be on an employee’s file for this position.

• Casual Relief

$23.07 - $25.16 Hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their Success Factors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.